Ep 59 - How to Become A Data Analytics Engineer with Esther Taiwo

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Esther Taiwo. Esther is an AI & Data Analytics Engineer who has worked with industry leaders like Access Bank, American Express, and SDG&E. She uses technology to solve problems, unlock insights, and fuel business growth. As a member of ForbesBLK and Afrotech Insider, Esther is committed to advancing AI-driven strategies that empower businesses to expand and thrive. Esther will share her journey into AI and data analytics, lessons from her work with leading companies, and advice for using technology to make an impact.𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechieThreads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechieIG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechieCONNECT WITH ESTHERLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-taiwo-aa84b4b2/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Breaking into Tech in 2025 8:00 - Getting the first Tech Job 13:00 - The First Two Offers 18:30 - Interviews 23:50 - Nigeria vs US 25:00 - Interviews are harder than the Job 28:30 - Frameworks for Interviews 31:00 - Finding out info about your Role 34:45 - Mentorship 44:30 - The day-to-day 47:00 - AI & Data Engineering 53:20 - Roadmap for Newbies 59:10 - Salary 59:45 - Final Words 1:00:50 - Conclusion